Scholarship name: The Irene Adler Prize Sponsored by: Lucas Aykroyd Deadline: April 30, 2020 Potential payout: $1000 USD Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be women, Canadian or U.S. Citizens, and commencing or continuing to pursue a degree in journalism, creative writing, or literature, at a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada or the U.S. in 2020-21. What’s… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group A cascade of posts from students dealing with the rapidly-evolving situation of COVID-19, particularly the diminishing availability of in-person exam invigilation, and the need for course extensions for students coping with extra concerns at home. AU is supporting students through this; the best place for updated info from AU is their news… Read more »
Learning to Learn Online MOOC Mar 20 to Apr 26 Online Hosted by AU news.athabascau.ca/announcements/learning-to-learn-online-mar-2020 Register through above link, or at www.ltlo.ca Hack the Library: Using Discover to Access Journal Articles, Books, and E-Books Thur, Mar 26, 2:00 to 3:30 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU Library library.athabascau.ca/orientations.html No pre-registration necessary; access through above link… Read more »
Recently with the public health precautions taking place worldwide with the outbreak of COVID-19, I’ve been living a life not unlike that of a hermit. Some of you may have already shopped for a month’s worth of food items and non-perishables, but others may have not. For the latter half of the audience, I’ve compiled… Read more »
You are a writer! Don’t believe me? Have you ever written anything? Well, then? But more than that, you are a soul. And the beauty of your soul is like a piece of a mosaic. Put the pieces of every soul together, and you have a stunning view of what makes us all tick. That… Read more »
PSYC 388 (Introduction to Counselling) is a three-credit, senior-level psychology survey course that is designed to increase students’ awareness of the field of counselling, including its evolution, processes, theories, and specialties. This course offers a broad survey of the field of counselling, including an introduction to the foundational skills and processes involved in counselling relationships. … Read more »
Dear Barb: Hi, I am an introvert, but this hasn’t been much of a problem in my life until recently. I graduated from university and ended up getting a job in a new city where I don’t know anyone. I have joined a few organizations in an attempt to meet new people, but the problem… Read more »
For many students who do not fit the traditional educational mold, whether as a result of work commitments, family duties, or even identity, alternative schooling options offer a sense of hope. Although uncommon, over the years, innovative schools with unique philosophies have quietly educated generations of graduates worldwide. Notable examples include distance education options, such… Read more »
To live in interesting times is something widely thought to be a Chinese curse (in reality, probably not, but it makes a good story) but, origin aside, it does remain a fair comment that the things felt to be most interesting in history are generally the things that cause the most misery. In that respect,… Read more »
